Game MVP

Newport Coast, CA — Saturday at Sage Hill! Missing 3 of our starters, the Lions ventured out to Sage Hill for a Saturday 'friendly'. Our doubles were swept in the round one, with Elise and Sophia picking up 2 points in singles. Ava and Julianna along with Kira and Kylie came to life with round 2 doubles victories, coupled with 2 more singles wins by Elise and Sophia, gave the Lions a 4-2 edge, resulting in a 6-6 deadlock going in to round 3. Kira and Ava picked up a quick win vs Sage #3 duo, moving JSerra into a precarious 7-6 lead. Subbing at #3 doubles for starters Lauren and Sara, Sam and Annie fought hard before succumbing to Sage line #2, while Ava and Julianna had a tough loss vs Sage#1 team. Doubles was quick today and these matches were completed before singles even started their respective third round, JSerra now down 7 - 8. Coach Kirk says "I saw them all laughing as they counted total games [which is the tiebreaker for 9 - 9 ties] and saying they were up by 20 games, no problem. They were counting on getting the victory as their line 2 player was pitted against Mia, who had yet to win a set. Well, the one BIG problem they forgot about was Mia Carpino's will to win! Mia is the Bjorn Borg of girls high school tennis, nothing phases her!"